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Ep5 - Devi Durga is Born

Ep5 - Devi Durga is Born

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 Carefully researched from sacred texts like the Markandeya Purana, Devi Bhagavata Purana, Mahabharata, and even the Matsya Purana. I’ve personally read and combined them into one narrative, all in one place for you, straight from the ancient sources. I am your host, my name is Roy. In this episode, we learn about the battle of the heave and hell. Lord Indra fights, and a magnificient duo fight with Lord Vishnu and Shiva agaisnt Mahishasura, shakes the heaves. This led to war, and compelled them to summon Mahishasurmardini, Devi Durga! You can find the actual text written in the sacred Hindu Puranas below. To make it easy for everyone to understand and remember the important lessons, I've explained the events in simple English that's suitable for all ages. Markandeya Purana: Section: The story is detailed in the Devi Mahatmya, which is a part of the Markandeya Purana. Chapter: It is narrated in Chapter 1, titled "The Slaying of Madhu and Kaitabha." Page Numbers: Page numbers can vary between editions. In some translations, it appears around pages 1-5. For instance, in the translation available at, the story is presented at the beginning of the text. Devi Bhagavata Purana: Section: The narrative is found in Book 1 of the Devi Bhagavata Purana. Chapters: It spans Chapters 6 to 9, detailing the emergence of Madhu and Kaitabha and their eventual defeat. Page Numbers: Page numbers differ by publication. In certain editions, these chapters are located between pages 20-45. For example, the story is discussed in detail in the Devi Bhagavata Purana, as referenced in . Mahabharata: Section: The encounter is briefly mentioned in the Shanti Parva (Book of Peace). Chapter: It appears in Chapter 348, where Bhishma recounts various legends. Page Numbers: Due to varying translations, the story can be found around pages 1230-1235 in some versions. For instance, the Mahabharata discusses various legends, including this one, in the Shanti Parva, as noted in . Matsya Purana: Section: The tale is included in the Matsya Purana, which narrates various stories related to Lord Vishnu's incarnations. Chapter: It is found in Chapter 3, focusing on the creation myths and the role of Mahamaya. Page Numbers: Depending on the edition, this chapter may be located around pages 10-15. For example, the Matsya Purana discusses creation myths in its early chapters, as referenced in . Please note that page numbers can vary significantly between different editions and translations of these texts. For precise references, it's advisable to consult the specific edition you are using. Music Credits: 1. Music by TuneTrove from Pixabay 2. Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 💌 Let’s Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artistRoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artistroy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.artistroy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #hindumythology #english #podcast #goddess #durga ⁠⁠⁠Devi Mahatmya Chapter 1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devi Mahatmya Part I⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Madhu-Kaitabha - Wikipedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Story of Madhu and Kaitabha⁠⁠⁠
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